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Maple & Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin

It's been awhile since I've used my crockpot and today I dusted it off to put it to good use. Today's crockpot contents is Maple & Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin. This was extremely easy to prepare and the best part is that crockpot cooking allows me to focus on other things rather than being in the kitchen the whole time.

Maple & Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin
recipe adapted from Southernfood.About.com

2 pork tenderloins, about 1 pound each
salt and pepper
1 small clove garlic, minced
4 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard or country-style
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
(I used Champagne Orange vinegar)
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or Maple Sugar Seasoning
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water


Wash and trim the pork and pat dry; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Place pork in the slow cooker. Combine garlic, mustard, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, thyme and maple syrup; pour over the pork. Turn pork to coat thoroughly. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours, or on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.

Remove pork to a plate, cover with foil, and keep warm. Pour the juices into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until reduced by about one-third. Combine the cornstarch and cold water; whisk into the reduced juices and cook for 1 minute longer. Serve pork sliced with the thickened juices.

I paired this pork tenderloin with mashed sage sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli.

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31 comments

  1. AmyDecember 10, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    Oh MY!! Joelen, this looks fantastic! I actually have two pork tenderloins in my fridge right now - I'm going to have to try this!!

    -Amy
    www.singforyoursupperblog.com

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  2. EJacksDecember 10, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Mmmm... this sounds really good! I have 2 pork tenderloins in my freezer now, so I'll definitely be trying this on one of them.

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  3. StephanieDecember 10, 2008 at 1:05 PM

    Looks so divine! My husband has been asking for some crockpot meals and this will be perfect! Thanks for posting!

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  4. [eatingclub] vancouver || jsDecember 10, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    With all these busy days and nights, it might be time for us to break out the crockpot. Looks delish!

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  5. SarahDecember 10, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Holy crap that looks amazing.

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  6. That GirlDecember 10, 2008 at 3:54 PM

    that is one tender looking tenderloin!

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  7. PeabodyDecember 10, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    That looks all kind of tasty! What a great dinner idea.

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  8. oggiDecember 10, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    I never knew what to do with pork tenderloin. This looks delicious.

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  9. ellyDecember 10, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    This sounds so good! I am always looking for new ways to use my crockpot since I only have like 3 dishes, lol. I'll give this one a try for sure. It helps that it's ingredients I always have around!

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  10. gagaDecember 10, 2008 at 9:21 PM

    Yum! I love nice fall apart pork and your sauce sounds delicious.

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  11. JaimeDecember 10, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    wow, that looks mouth watering!

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  12. TalitaDecember 11, 2008 at 4:12 AM

    Wow!! This pork looks gorgeous, so tasty! I'll try it!!

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  13. Laura P.December 11, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    this looks delicious! Excuse me while I whipe up my drool LOL : )

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  14. LoreDecember 11, 2008 at 9:58 AM

    It looks so tender, positively mouthwatering!

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  15. MarvinDecember 11, 2008 at 11:15 AM

    I've been thinking of getting a crockpot for so long, and this recipe pushes me even closer to buying one finally. Looks great!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 11, 2008 at 7:58 PM

    We buy pork tenderloin in bulk so I am always looking for new ways to make it. This recipe is definitely a keeper!

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  17. MarisDecember 12, 2008 at 10:58 AM

    This sounds really good! I've actually never made pork tenderloin before but have been wanting to try it.

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  18. CaraJanuary 27, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    I made it tonight in the oven and we (especially DH) really liked it. I think it would be even better in the crockpot..give a chance for those flavors to soak in more. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    This looks great and I'm going to make it for dinner tonight. When do I add the maple syrup? When it's in the crock pot or when I'm reducing the sauce? Thanks!

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  20. JoelenDecember 1, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    Anonymous, thanks for your question - you add the maple syrup with the rest of the ingredients into the crockpot. I've updated the recipe to reflect.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I found this recipe on pinterest. Boy am I glad I did. I made it tonight for dinner and it is fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing. It is very rare that I can find something that everyone in my family will eat. Everyone including my child went back for seconds.

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  22. Mrs. LJanuary 12, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    This sounds delish. I wonder if I could add some thinly sliced onions to the crock pot with this? Maybe double the sauce? May have to give that a try.

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  23. Playful Karen BJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I am making this for tonight's dinner. Can't wait ;-)

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  24. Kami DimmickJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    I am actually trying this with a pork loin roast, center cut for dinner tonight. It smells so good.....tell you how it turns out! :)

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  25. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    I'm trying it tonight it in my crockpot smells lovely! Sauce tastes yummy! Bet this would be good on hoogie snd

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  26. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Simply amazing! We are actually eating on hoagies. I had to sample before family got home the wonderful smell filling the house was killing me! It almost has a Chinese sweet Sour taste to it which I love! It's not spicy very hard to explain. I used honey from a local honey farmer so I could distinctly taste it and the maple syrup. We will add this to our recipe rotation! Great job!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    I don't see how many this serves. Any idea?

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  28. CathyMarch 28, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    How long do you think for a 5lb pork roast?

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  29. Diet TipsJuly 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I love my slow cooker it is a great way to prepare a meal in the morning and be ready to eat in the evening. I have been eating some pretty healthy recipes since I gained some much weight, but the slow cooker helps me with my diet.

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  31. CindyApril 15, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Just ran across this on Pinterest, while looking for a pork tenderloin recipe. Looks like a great recipe, I just tweaked it and can't wait to see how it turns out. Thanks for the inspiration!

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